Surge Arresters

Surge Arresters
UltraSIL Polymer-Housed VariSTAR Surge Arresters: Electrical Apparatus

Normal-Duty (5 kA), Heavy-Duty (10 kA), and
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General
Cooper Power Systems has set the
standard for design, manufacturing
and delivery of polymeric distribution-
class arresters with UltraSIL™
polymer-housed arrester family.
UltraSIL polymer-housed surge
arrester incorporates the industry
recognized superior polymer housing
material – silicone rubber.
Available in Normal Duty, Heavy-
Duty and Heavy-Duty Riser Pole
classifications, UltraSIL polymer-
housed VariSTAR™ distribution-class
surge arresters provide superior
overvoltage protection for any electric
distribution system.
Construction
The patented construction of
UltraSIL polymer-housed arresters
begins with Metal Oxide Varistor's
(MOVs) manufactured at our Olean,
NY facility. Manufacturing our own
MOVs allows for strict quality control Figure 1.
over all aspects of disk production. 10 kV UltraSIL polymer-housed VariSTAR distribution-class surge arrester.
Every Mov must pass a series of
physical and electrical tests designed and cantilever load conditions. important insulating properties.
to ensure that only disks meeting The composite wrapped UltraSIL UltraSIL silicone rubber polymer-
strict quality standards are used in polymer-housed arrester design housing will not support biological
UltraSIL arresters. The Cooper Power represents a quantum leap in polymer growth (algae and mildew), is non-
Systems MOV disk design has proven arrester technology. flammable and will not support
its reliability and protective ability Following assembly, each arrester combustion.
through many years of field service. is subjected to a battery of electrical An optional insulated mounting base
The MOV disks are combined with tests to assure the highest quality and is available to allow connecting to a
aluminum end electrodes and are in-service field performance. wide variety of brackets. The insulated
encapsulated in a high-strength base, made of glass filled polyester,
composite wrap insulating material features has been designed to provide needed
on our fully automated assembly line mechanical strength for installation
UltraSIL silicone rubber polymer-
using strict quality control processes and severe loading conditions.
housing has undergone a wide
that eliminate manufacturing range of design tests to determine A ground lead isolator is also available.
variances. The composite collar is the optimum shed configuration. In The isolator removes the ground
cured to the MOV disk stack to form addition, long term environmental terminal from the arrester in the
a solid insulation MOV disk module testing has verified the lifetime unlikely event of arrester failure, thus
system that is inserted and bonded superiority of silicone rubber when preventing a permanent system fault.
to the industry leading track resistant compared to other polymeric An isolator that has operated gives
UltraSIL silicone rubber housing. insulating materials. visual indication of internal damage to
This exclusive Cooper Power the arrester and the need for arrester
Independent laboratory tests
Systems patented manufacturing replacement.
have verified the superiority of
process forms a secondary moisture silicone rubber in terms of non- The optional universal wildlife
seal under the primary silicone wetting surfaces, resistance to UV protector has two self-adjusting
rubber housing seal, which makes degradation and surface tracking, "valve" style openings which
the arrester impervious to moisture performance in contaminated vary from 0 to 0.75" in diameter,
and capable of withstanding environments, chemical inertness, thus allowing for a large variety
extreme electrical, environmental temperature stability and other of conductor/insulation sizes
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UltraSIL Polymer-Housed VariSTAR Surge Arresters
and the assembled arrester units

LINE TERMINAL NAMEPLATE have been subjected to a program
Standard connectors INFORMATION of testing that accurately simulates
accommodate #6 solid years of exposure to actual field
through 2/0 stranded leads.
STAINLESS STEEL conditions. Testing includes:
TOP CAP
IEEE Std C62.11-2005™ standard
ALUMINUM Testing – Full certification to
LINE ELECTRODE performance requirements by
an independent laboratory. A
certified test report is available
UltraSIL SILICONE under Bulletin Number 95062.
RUBBER HOUSING
Additional design verification testing
of VariSTAR arrester include:
METAL OXIDE UV testing
VARISTAR (MOV)
DISKS
Full dielectric testing
Wet Arc Tracking Resistance
BONDED SOLID Thermal Shock test
INTERFACE Multi-Stress Environmental test
ALUMINUM FIBERGLASS REINFORCED cycling
GROUND EPOXY COMPOSITE
Tracking Wheel test
ELECTRODE
Coefficients of expansion for
OPTIONAL materials compatibility
INSULATED HANGER
Cantilever test
Terminal and Isolator Torque test
OPTIONAL Hanger Mechanical Shock test
ISOLATOR GROUND kV RATING
LEAD DISCONNECTOR (Visible from ground) This is only a partial listing of design
tests performed on the VariSTAR
GROUND TERMINAL distribution-class arrester. For
Standard connectors accommodate
#6 solid through 2/0 stranded leads. detailed test reports and results
please contact your Cooper Power
Systems sales representative.
Production Tests
Figure 2.
Cutaway illustration of VariSTAR distribution-class arrester. A complete production test program
ensures a quality product. Each
while providing optimum wildlife Operation metal oxide varistor receives a
protection. (See page 10, Figure 8 series of electrical tests. Quality
for a dimensional diagram.) The operation of VariSTAR arresters is demonstrated by a series of
is typical of gapless metal oxide destructive tests performed on every
Customers looking to improve arresters. During steady state
system reliability may specify the batch of varistors. Listed are the
conditions, line-to-ground voltage tests performed on the varistors:
CooperGuard™ to minimize wildlife is applied continuously across
related outages. CooperGuard is 100% Physical Inspection
the arrester terminals. When
easily retrofitted to existing arresters surges occur, VariSTAR arresters 100% Discharge Voltage test
installations and provides increased immediately limits the overvoltage 100% V1mA/cm2
electrical insulation for the high- to the required protective level by 100% Leakage Current at 80%
voltage terminal of the arrester. The conducting the surge current to of V1mA/cm2 Voltage (Watts Loss)
flexible design of CooperGuard ground. Upon passage of the surge, Batch High-current, Short-
allows insertion of the lead wire the arrester returns to its initial state, duration test
through the bottom of the integral conducting minimal leakage current. Batch Thermal Stability test
molded flanges. The access holes Batch Aging test
molded above the flanges will allow The protective characteristics
conductor sizes ranging from 0 to of VariSTAR arresters provide Each fully assembled VariSTAR
0.50” in diameter (OD). CooperGuard excellent overvoltage protection for arrester must pass the following
geometry allows water to shed away distribution system equipment. (See production tests:
from the surface area of the animal page 6 for protective characteristics.) 100% Physical Inspection
guard while minimizing ice build up 100% Leakage Current test
and maintaining flexibility through Design Testing
100% Partial Discharge Inception
extreme operating temperatures. The housing material, internals and Voltage test
(Refer to page 10, Figure 9 for a hardware work together as a system
dimensional diagram.) and must stand up to years of
exposure to environmental extremes.
To assure a superior level of
performance, both the components
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General Application TABLE 1
Commonly Applied Voltage Ratings of VariSTAR Arresters
Recommendations
Recommended Arrester Rating per
The rating of an arrester is the System Voltage IEEE Std C62.22™ standard
maximum power frequency line-to- (kV rms) (kV rms)
ground voltage at which the arrester Three-Wire
is designed to pass an operating Four-Wire Wye Wye Solidly Delta and
duty-cycle test. Table 1 provides Multi-Grounded Grounded Ungrounded
Nominal Maximum Neutral Neutral Wye
a general application guide for the
selection of the proper arrester 2.4 2.54 — — 3
rating for a given system voltage and 4.16Y/2.4 4.4Y/2.54 3 6 6
system grounding configuration as 4.16 4.4 — — 6
outlined in the IEEE Std C62.22™
4.8 5.08 — — 6
standard application guide.
6.9 7.26 — — 9
Under fault conditions and other
system anomalies, higher voltages 8.32Y/4.8 8.8Y/5.08 6 9 —
can be experienced by the arrester. 12.0Y/6.93 12.7Y/7.33 9 12 —
To ensure that the arrester ratings 12.47Y/7.2 13.2Y/7.62 9 15 —
will not be exceeded, Cooper Power
Systems application engineers are 13.2Y/7.62 13.97Y/8.07 10 15 —
available to make recommendations. 13.8Y/7.97 14.52Y/8.38 10 15 ––
The following information is normally 13.8 14.52 — — 18
required:
20.78Y/12.0 22Y/12.7 15 21 —
1. System maximum operating 22.86Y/13.2 24.2Y/13.87 18 24 —
voltage.
23 24.34 — — 30
2. System grounding conditions.
24.94Y/14.4 26.4Y/15.24 18 27 —
A. For four-wire circuits,
27.6Y/15.93 29.3Y/16.89 21 30 —
grounding conditions depend
upon whether the system is 34.5Y/19.92 36.5Y/21.08 27 36 —
multi-grounded, whether it 46Y/26.6 48.3Y/28 36 — —
has a neutral impedance and
whether common primary
and secondary neutrals are Heavy-Duty: 2 current surges Fault Current
used. of 100 kA crest, 4/10 µs wave- Withstand Tests
B. For three-wire circuits, shape.
grounding conditions depend Low-Current, Long-Duration Fault current withstand tests
upon whether the system Discharge: demonstrate the ability to withstand
is solidly grounded at the Normal-Duty: 20 current surges fault currents for specific durations
source, grounded through of 75 A crest 2000 µs duration without expelling any internal
neutral impedance at the rectangular wave. components. All VariSTAR arrester
source transformers or Heavy-Duty: 20 current surges designs have been tested in
ungrounded. of 250 A crest 2000 µs duration accordance with the requirements
rectangular wave. listed in IEEE Std C62.11-2005™
Consult your Cooper representative standard, and are non-fragmenting
to have your individual system Following each of these tests, the
arresters remain thermally stable as to the levels shown in Table 2.
application needs studied.
verified by:
TABLE 2
Performance Test Continually decreasing power
Fault Current Withstand Tests
Characteristics values during a thirty minute
power monitoring period. Fault Current Fault Current
VariSTAR distribution-class arresters Amplitude (kA rms) Duration (cycles)
No evidence of physical or
withstand the following design tests electrical deterioration. 0.6 60
as described by IEEE Std C62.11- The 5 kA (normal-duty) or 10 kA 20 12
2005™ standard: (heavy-duty) discharge voltages
Duty Cycle: measured after each test
Normal-Duty: 22 current surges changed less then 10% from the
of 5 kA crest, 8/20 µs wave- initial values.
shape.
Heavy-Duty: 20 current surges of In addition, full IEEE Std C62.11-
10 kA crest, 8/20 µs waveshape 2005™ standard certification has
followed by 2 current surges of been completed and verified.
40 kA crest, 8/20 µs waveshape.
High-current, Short-duration
Discharge:
Normal-Duty: 2 current surges of
65 kA crest, 4/10 µs waveshape.
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Dimensions and
LINE TERMINAL
Clearances
Outline drawings for several
common design options are shown
in Figures 3-6. Dimensions for these
designs are listed in Table 3.
DIAMETER:
HEAVY DUTY = 3.70" 1.75"
NORMAL DUTY = 3.40”
A
MOUNTING B
HOLE FOR
1/2" HARDWARE
D
0.56"
GROUND STRAP
1.75"
B
RESTRAINING
Figure 3. DEVICE (REMOVE
VariSTAR arrester with isolator and insulated hanger. DURING
INSTALLATION)
Figure 5.
VariSTAR arrester with isolator, insulated hanger and
transformer mounting bracket.
0"-4"
4.12"-5.15" C
A 2.56"
MOUNTING
HOLE FOR
1/2" HARDWARE
1.7"
1.75" 0.56"
B
Figure 4. Figure 6.
VariSTAR arrester with isolator, insulated hanger and NEMA VariSTAR arrester with insulated hanger without isolator.
cross-arm bracket.
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TABLE 3
Dimensional Data – VariSTAR Arresters
Dimensions Minimum Recommended Clearances* (in.)

Figures 3-6, page 4
Standard (Inches) Heavy-Duty Normal-Duty
Arrester Housing
Rating Code Phase-to- Phase-to- Phase-to- Phase-to-
(kV rms) (Digits 6 & 7) A+ B C+ D Ground Phase Ground Phase
3 3 6.9 4.1 5.5 8.7 3 4.25 2.75 3.75
6 4 7.9 4.1 6.5 8.7 4 5.5 3.75 5
9 5 9.0 4.1 7.6 8.7 5.25 7 5 6.5
10 5 9.0 4.1 7.6 8.7 5.25 7 5 6.5
12 6 10.0 5 8.6 8.7 6 7.75 5.75 7.25
15 7 11.1 5 9.7 8.7 6.75 8.75 6.5 8.25
18 8 12.2 5 10.8 8.7 9.25 11.25 9 10.75
21 9 13.2 5 11.8 8.7 9.25 11.25 9 10.75
24 10 14.3 5 12.9 8.7 10.75 13.25 10.5 12.75
27 11 15.3 5 13.9 14.3 10.75 13.25 10.5 12.75
30 12 16.4 5 15 14.3 10.75 13.25 10.5 12.75
33 13 17.5 5 16.1 14.3 12.75 16.25 12.5 15.75
36 14 18.5 5 17.1 14.3 12.75 16.25 12.5 15.75
* All clearances are measured from center line of arrester per IEEE Std C62.22™ standard.
+ With optional Wildlife Protector add 0.2 inches.
Insulation
Characteristics
The insulation characteristics of
VariSTAR arrester family are shown
in Table 4.
TABLE 4
Housing Insulation Withstand Voltages of VariSTAR Arresters
Arrester
Mounting
Configuration
4.1" 5.0"
4.1" 5.0"
Arrester
Housing
Code Creep 1.2/50 µs 1 Min. 10 sec. 1.2/50 µs 1 Min. 10 sec. 1.2/50 µs 1 Min. 10 sec. 1.2/50 µs 1 Min. 10 sec. 1.2/50 µs 1 Min. 10 sec.
Digits Distance Strike Impulse Dry Wet Impulse Dry Wet Impulse Dry Wet Impulse Dry Wet Impulse Dry Wet
(6 & 7) (in.) (in.) (kV crest) (kV rms) (kV rms) (kV crest) (kV rms) (kV rms) (kV crest) (kV rms) (kV rms) (kV crest) (kV rms) (kV rms) (kV crest) (kV rms) (kV rms)
3 7.2 3.1 78 47 24 92 50 37 70 44 24 85 53 30 70 42 24
4 10.1 4.2 91 56 36 105 55 39 79 52 34 99 56 39 82 51 33
5 13 5.2 104 64 45 117 63 52 89 55 44 109 60 52 90 62 46
6 15.9 6.3 117 78 57 126 86 59 93 61 58 119 80 59 97 72 56
7 18.8 7.3 129 87 68 137 96 71 98 62 59 122 81 63 107 81 69
8 21.7 8.4 140 96 79 148 106 83 104 65 61 126 82 67 118 89 81
9 24.6 9.4 152 105 89 159 116 94 110 68 63 130 83 72 129 98 93
10 27.5 10.5 164 114 100 171 126 105 117 72 67 136 86 78 140 106 105
11 30.4 11.5 176 123 110 183 135 116 125 77 71 142 90 83 152 114 116
12 33.3 12.6 189 131 120 195 144 127 133 82 75 149 94 89 164 122 126
13 36.2 13.6 201 139 130 207 153 137 142 88 81 158 99 96 177 130 136
14 39.1 14.7 215 148 140 220 161 147 152 94 87 167 105 102 190 138 145
15 42 15.8 228 155 150 233 170 157 162 101 93 177 112 109 204 146 153
16 44.9 16.8 242 183 158 246 178 167 173 109 101 187 120 117 218 154 162
17 47.8 17.8 255 171 169 259 185 176 185 117 109 199 128 125 233 161 169
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Protective throughout distribution systems.

Characteristics The protective characteristics of the
VariSTAR arrester family are shown
VariSTAR distribution-class arresters in Tables 5, 6, and 7.
provide excellent overvoltage
protection for electrical equipment
TABLE 5
Protective Characteristics – VariSTAR Normal-Duty (UNS) Arrester
Front- Maximum Discharge Voltage (kV crest)
of-wave 8/20 µs Current Wave
Arrester Protective
Rating MCOV Level*
(kV rms) (kV rms) (kV crest) 1.5 kA 3 kA 5 kA 10 kA 20 kA 40 kA
3 2.55 11 9 9.7 10.4 11.4 13 15.1
6 5.1 22 18.0 19.4 20.8 22.7 26 30.2
9 7.65 31.7 26.0 28 30 32.8 37.4 43.5
10 8.4 33 27.0 29.1 31.2 34.1 38.9 45.3
12 10.2 41.5 33.9 36.6 39.2 42.9 48.9 56.9
15 12.7 51.8 42.4 45.7 49 53.6 61.1 71.1
18 15.3 62.2 50.9 54.9 58.8 64.3 73.4 85.3
21 17 66 54.0 58.2 62.4 68.2 77.9 90.6
24 19.5 77 63.0 67.9 72.8 79.6 90.8 106
27 22 87.2 71.4 76.9 82.4 90.1 103 120
30 24.4 97.1 79.5 85.7 91.8 100 115 133
33 27 108 87.8 95.1 102 112 127 148
36 29 116 95.3 103 110 120 137 160
*Based on 5 kA current impulse that results in a discharge voltage cresting in 0.5 µs.
TABLE 6
Protective Characteristics – VariSTAR Heavy-Duty (UHS) Arrester
Arrester Protective
Rating MCOV Level*
3 2.55 11 8.2 8.7 9.1 9.9 10.9 12.3
6 5.1 21.9 16.3 17.4 18.2 19.8 21.9 24.7
9 7.65 33 24.6 26.1 27.3 29.8 33 37.1
10 8.4 35 26 27.7 29 31.6 34.9 39.4
12 10.2 43.9 32.7 34.8 36.4 39.7 43.9 49.5
15 12.7 53.1 39.6 42.1 44 48 53.1 59.8
18 15.3 66 49.1 52.3 54.7 59.6 65.9 74.2
21 17 70 52.1 55.4 58 63.2 69.9 78.7
24 19.5 80.9 60.2 64.1 67 73.1 80.8 91.1
27 22 94 70 74.5 77.9 84.9 93.9 106
30 24.4 102 76.1 81 84.7 92.4 102 115
33 27 116 86.5 92.1 96.3 105 116 131
36 29 123 91.5 97.3 102 111 123 138
TABLE 7
Protective Characteristics – VariSTAR Heavy-Duty Riser Pole (URS) Arrester
Arrester Protective
Rating MCOV Level*
3 2.55 10.3 7.7 8.2 8.6 9.4 10.3 11.7
6 5.1 20.7 15.5 16.4 17.2 18.7 20.7 23.3
9 7.65 29.8 22.3 23.7 24.7 27 29.8 33.6
10 8.4 31 23.2 24.6 25.7 28.1 31 35
12 10.2 39.1 29.2 31.1 32.4 35.4 39.1 44.1
15 12.7 48.7 36.4 38.7 40.4 44.1 48.8 54.9
18 15.3 58.4 43.7 46.4 48.5 52.9 58.5 65.9
21 17 62 46.4 49.3 51.5 56.2 62.1 70
24 19.5 72.3 54.1 57.5 60 65.5 72.4 81.6
27 22 81.4 60.9 64.7 67.6 73.8 81.6 91.9
30 24.4 91 68.1 72.4 75.6 82.5 91.2 103
33 27 100 75 79.7 83.3 90.9 100 113
36 29 108 80.6 85.6 89.4 97.6 108 122
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1.800 Temporary
1.75 Overvoltage (TOV)
1.700 NORMAL DUTY (UNS) AND
Capability
Voltage per unit MCOV
1.65 HEAVY DUTY (UHS) The ability to withstand 60 Hz

1.600 1.67
1.69 1.56 overvoltage conditions [Temporary
1.60 Overvoltage (TOV)] is shown in
1.47 Figure 7 for all VariSTAR distribution-
1.500
1.51 class arresters. The graph shows for
1.39
a given voltage magnitude (on a Per
1.400 Unit of MCOV basis), the time an
1.43 1.31
arrester can survive a TOV condition
1.300 1.35 1.24 without going into thermal runaway.
RISER POLE (URS)
1.200
1.27 Ordering Information
1.20 VariSTAR distribution-class arresters
1.100 from Cooper Power Systems are
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 supplied in a variety of customer
defined options. The catalog system
Time Duration in Seconds employed lets the number define the
Figure 7. features of the arrester. Table 8 shows
Temporary overvoltage curve. No prior duty – 60° C ambient. the catalog numbers for several of
the most common arrester styles.
Table 9 shows what each alpha-
numeric character in the catalog
number represents and lists several
of the available options defined by
these characters. A wide variety of
option combinations are available,
allowing users to customize the
arrester to their specific needs. For
further options contact your Cooper
Power Systems sales engineer.
TABLE 8
Catalog Numbers – VariSTAR Distribution-Class Surge Arresters
With Isolator, Insulated With Isolator, Insulated
Arrester With Isolator and Insulated Hanger and NEMA Cross-Arm With Insulated Hanger Hanger and Transformer
Rating Hanger (Figure 3) Bracket (Figure 4) Without Isolator (Figure 6) Mounting Bracket (Figure 5)
3 U«S0303-0A1A-1A1A U«S0303-0A1A-1B1A U«S0303-0A0A-1A1A U«S0303-0A1C-1C1C
27 U«S2711-0A1A-1A1A U«S2711-0A1A-1B1A U«S2711-0A0A-1A1A U«S2711-0A1C-1C1A
« Digit 2 Option: N = Normal-Duty, H = Heavy-Duty, R = Riser Pole.
Note: All catalog numbers listed above include a universal wildlife protector.
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Table 9
VariSTAR Distribution-Class Arrester UltraQUIK™ Catalog Numbering System
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
u s – –
1
Catalog Number Digits

1 = “U”, UltraSIL Polymer-Housed Arrester
2 = Arrester Class: N = Normal-Duty H = Heavy-Duty R = Riser Pole
3 = Arrester Type: S = VariSTAR
4 & 5 = Arrester Rating: 03 = 3 kV (2.55 kV) 12 = 12 kV (10.2 kV) 21 = 21 kV (17.0 kV) 30 = 30 kV (24.4 kV)
Duty Cycle (MCOV) 06 = 6 kV (5.1 kV) 15 = 15 kV (12.7 kV) 24 = 24 kV (19.5 kV) 33 = 33 kV (27.0 kV)
09 = 9 kV (7.65 kV) 18 = 18 kV (15.3 kV) 27 = 27 kV (22.0 kV) 36 = 36 kV (29.0 kV
10 = 10 kV (8.4 kV)
6 & 7 = Housing Code (Select from Table below):

Available Housings per Arrester Rating
« = Standard Creepage Housing O = Optional Creepage Housings
Digits 6 & 7 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Creep 7.2” 10.1” 13.0” 15.9” 18.8” 21.7” 24.6” 27.5” 30.4” 33.3” 36.2” 39.1” 42.0” 44.9” 47.8”
Length
Arrester
Rating
(kV rms)
3 « O
6 « O O
9 « O O O
10 « O O O
12 « O O O O
15 « O O O O
18 « O O O O
21 « O O O O
24 « O O O O
27 « O O O O
30 « O O O O
33 « O O O O
36 « O O O
8 = Line Terminal Wire: 0 = No Line Terminal Wire

1 = 12", #6 AWG Insulated Wire, 4 = 18", #6 AWG Insulated Wire, 7 = 30", #6 AWG Insulated Wire,
Stripped 1.25" both ends Stripped 1.25" both ends Stripped 1.25" both ends
1 ring terminal /1 end stripped 1.25" 1 ring terminal /1 end stripped 1.25" 1 ring terminal /1 end stripped 1.25"
2 ring terminals 2 ring terminals 2 ring terminals
9 = Line Terminal Options
A = Silicon Bronze Nut, B = Silicon Bronze Nut C = No Hardware D = Silicon Bronze K = Silicon Bronze Nut, X = Silicon Bronze
Stainless Steel Wire and Stainless Steel Wire Nut, Lock Washer, Flat Stainless Steel Wire Nut, Stainless Steel
Clamp and Universal Clamp Washer and Universal Clamp, and Flipper Fuse Wire Clamp and
Wildlife Protector Wildlife Protector (For Kit AM21A1 CooperGuard.
leads with ring terminals) (See Page 10) Reference Figure 9 for
dimensional information.
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10 = Isolator
0 = No Isolator (3/8" Stainless 2 = Red Isolator with 3/8" 4 = Blue Isolator with 3/8" 6 = Orange Isolator with
Steel Grounding Stud only) Stainless Steel Grounding Stud Stainless Steel Grounding Stud 3/8" Stainless Steel Grounding Stud
1 = Black Isolator with 3/8" 3 = Yellow Isolator with 3/8", 5 = White Isolator with 3/8"
Stainless Steel Grounding Stud Stainless Steel Grounding Stud Stainless Steel Grounding Stud
11 = Ground Terminal Options
A = Wire Clamp with Silicon Bronze B = No Hardware (Shown with optional C = Copper Transformer Grounding D = Stainless Steel Washer, Lock
Nut (Shown with optional Isolator and Isolator and Insulated Hanger) Strap with Stainless Steel Lock Washer Washer, Silicone Bronze Nut
Insulated Hanger) & Silicone Bronze Nut (Shown with
optional Isolator and Insulated Hanger)
12 = Base Configuration Options
0 = Insulated Base 1 = Insulated Hanger 2 = Insulated Base With Conductive Mounting Strap
(Base Mounted Arrester) (Shown with optional Isolator) (Requires “D” in Digit 11)
13 = Mounting Bracket Options
A = Without an Additional Mounting B = NEMA Cross-Arm Bracket C = Transformer Bracket D = Option C Plus Transformer
Bracket (Arrester Mounting Hardware Included) (Arrester Mounting Hardware Included) Mounting Hardware
(Requires “1” or “2” in Digit 12) (Requires “1” or “2” in Digit 12) (2 each — 1/2", 13-UNC x 3/4" Bolts, Flat
Refer to Figure 10 for dimensional Reference Figures 11 & 12 for bracket Washers, and Lock Washers)
information dimensions (Requires “1” or “2” in Digit 12)
14 = Nameplate Information: 1 = IEEE Std C62.11-2005™ standard Required Data
15 = Packaging: A = Individual Carton (Assembled Terminal Hardware). Each arrester is shipped in an individual high strength cardboard carton. The
top and bottom terminal hardware is assembled to the arrester. Any optional brackets or hardware are provided unassembled.
C = Bulk Packed (Assembled Terminal Hardware). Pallet sized bulk cardboard packaging for transformer mounting bracket options
(Digits 13 = C or D only). Each arrester is shipped fully assembled including transformer mounting bracket. Available for 3-24 kV
arresters only. Full pallet quantities only: 3-10 kV = 90, 12-18 kV = 72, 21-24 kV = 40.
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available accessories Open Link Flipper

for the VariSTAR arrester Fuse Kit
Customers who need an open-link
flipper fuse kit without an arrester,
can order this assembly separately.
VALVE
The kit includes the flipper arms
OPENING (for the transformer bushing and
arrester line terminal) and an optional
VALVE
OPENING bushing insulator cap. Table 10 lists
0.80" the part numbers to order the flipper
fuse kit. To order a VariSTAR arrester
2.22" with flipper fuse assembly AM21A1
insert a “K” in digit 9 of the catalog
152
number.
1.03"
TABLE 10
VALVE Flipper Fuse Kit Catalog Numbers
2.50" OPENING Description Catalog Number
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Flipper Fuse Kit with
AM 21A1
Bushing
Flipper Fuse Kit
Figure 8. without Bushing AM21A2
Universal wildlife protector (catalog number AV346X1). Wildlife Protector
(All dimensions in inches).
Figure 9.
CooperGuard wildlife protector (catalog number AV698X1)
(All dimensions in inches)
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3.00”
1.50”
.75”
0"
TO
1.25" 4.00"
.344"
45°
.56”
6.75"
.438"
SQUARE 4.12"
TO
5.15" 2.13”
4.50"
.438" SQ. 2.56"

HOLE
3.40”
.500"
1.50"
2.13”
14.25”
12.55”
2.50”
Figure 10.
NEMA cross-arm bracket (catalog number AM35A1). (All 2.13”
dimensions in inches.)
3.38”
2.13”
.75" 1.25" 1.86”

2.38"
.25" 1"
Figure 12.
Standard transformer mounting bracket for 27-36 kV arrester
50 (part number AH46A2). Can be specified with a “C” in Digit 13.
(All dimensions in inches.)
2.38"
1"
8.70"
5.70" 2.25"
2.5"
40
2.25"
1.63"
12.25" .56 x 2.25"

MTG. SLOTS
(2 REQ'D)
Figure 11.
Standard transformer mounting bracket for
3-24 kV arrester (part number AM36A2). Can be specified 7"
with a “C” in Digit 13. (All dimensions in inches.)
2.5"
1.63"
0.5"
1.25"
Figure 13.
Optional transformer mounting bracket (catalog number
AM36A3). Can be specified with an “N” in Digit 13. (All
11
2.38"
1"
40
11" .56 x 2.25"

MTG. SLOTS
(2 REQ'D)
7"
2.5"
1.63"
0.5"
1.5"
Figure 14.
Optional transformer mounting bracket
(catalog number AM36A1). Can be
specified with an “S” in Digit 13. (All
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UltraSIL Polymer-Housed VariSTAR Surge Arresters: Electrical Apparatus

0112 • Supersedes 0510 1

and the assembled arrester units

Dimensions Minimum Recommended Clearances* (in.)

Protective throughout distribution systems.

1.65 HEAVY DUTY (UHS) The ability to withstand 60 Hz

Catalog Number Digits

6 & 7 = Housing Code (Select from Table below):

8 = Line Terminal Wire: 0 = No Line Terminal Wire

9 = Line Terminal Options

11 = Ground Terminal Options

12 = Base Configuration Options

13 = Mounting Bracket Options

14 = Nameplate Information: 1 = IEEE Std C62.11-2005™ standard Required Data

available accessories Open Link Flipper

.438" SQ. 2.56"

.75" 1.25" 1.86”

12.25" .56 x 2.25"

11" .56 x 2.25"

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